As a small business owner, having a client sue you can be very scary. In your fear — and perhaps even out of some anger towards the client — you may want to take the case to court and make sure your side is heard by the judge. However, if your lawyer is able to arrange for mediation, this is often the better approach. Here's why.
Mediation often results in a faster settlement.
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If you have been involved in a car accident where another person was at fault, then there may be damages and injuries you will want compensation for. However, you will need to prove that the injuries and damages exist because of the accident and not from some other incident. Here are some tips for proving your car accident claim:
Injuries:
When it comes to proving injuries, you have to take your first step as soon as the accident has occurred.
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If you were just charged with a drinking under the influence (DUI) crime, you may wonder what type of crime this will be considered and what the punishment for the crime will be. Every situation is considered unique in the criminal-justice system, and there are a variety of different factors courts use to determine how severe the crime will be considered and what the punishment for the crime will be.
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It can be hard to accept a non-custodial role as a parent, but doing so doesn't mean you're without rights or options. While the specific limitations vary from one custody case to the next, some basic rights and responsibilities are present, regardless of your level of involvement in your child's life. Once you have a firm grasp of where you stand you can more effectively work within those boundaries, either for the benefit of your child or to improve your position.
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Have you been injured? If you slipped and fell in someone's home, at a place of business, or somewhere else through no fault of your own, then you deserve justice. If someone else was directly responsible for your fall, that person should have to pay for pain, suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to the accident. Before you talk with a lawyer and open up a slip-and-fall case, however, there are a few helpful tips to know.
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About Me

Nice to meet you. I'm Darnel Peterson. I know it might sound strange, but I find something absolutely beautiful about the legal system. We all have our biases, but the law truly is blind. Maybe not perfectly blind, but much more blind and with much more justice than what the world would be if it was driven by a mob-mentality. I feel like our legal system has not been given the respect it deserves and this is often because of ignorance over how our legal system works. I decided the best way I could help solve this problem is to create my own blog focused on legal matters.